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Personal Growth and Life Skills Development

College Issues for Adult Students
This speech can be tailored to any audience, can be funny, or serious, and can be informative or instructional.
Presenter: Billie Mitchell

 

Conflict Management Skills
Unresolved conflict can erode morale at school or in the workplace. Learn effective conflict management techniques including giving/receiving criticism, coping with difficult people, and negotiation skills.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Critical Thinking
Learn more about the development of good thinking skills and habits.
Presenter: Don Nolen

 

DACUM: Using Expert Community Input to Analyze Jobs and Develop Curriculum
Presenter: Rich Lake

 

Developing Effective People Skills
Learn how to develop satisfying relationships by improving your verbal and nonverbal skills, as well as developing effective listening skills.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Developing Effective Presentation Skills
Students and business people alike can benefit from developing confidence and competence in any speaking situation. Topics discussed include organizing a speech, developing an effective presentation style, and coping with nervousness.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Developing the Will to Succeed
This talk focuses on the cognitive and emotional skills needed to succeed in school. Particular emphasis will be given to getting organized, stopping the procrastination habit, and fostering a “whatever it takes” attitude.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Diffusing Aggression
No one likes dealing with angry clients, but how you deal with them makes all the difference. Learn techniques to neutralize anger and aggression and to create a positive outcome from a bad beginning.
Presenter: Michelle Stephens

 

Life After a Stroke
An overview of what you can do to help a loved one or yourself cope with the needs of someone who has experienced a stroke.
Presenter: Deb Karplus

 

Nurturing One’s Creativity by Combating Perfectionism
Presenter: Umeeta Sadarangani

 

Overcoming Obstacles
Perseverance is a formidable quality. Listeners will learn how to access resources, ask good questions, and be assertive in order to get what they need.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Overcoming Stage Fright
Learn about this affliction that plagues millions, why it happens, and how it can be overcome.
Presenter: Michelle Stephens

 

Trusting Yourself
This motivational presentation focuses on how to increase your self-esteem. Learn how to develop and maintain a positive self-image that results in positive actions.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Turning Negative into Positive
How can you change negative attitudes and thoughts into positive ones? This talk explores the benefits of creating and keeping a positive attitude.
Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

Understanding the Food You Eat
Just how much do you know about the food you put in your mouth each day? What is to be learned from the labels? What should you be looking for and what should you avoid? You might be surprised!!

Presenter: Toni Burkhalter

 

Women and Horses: Personal Growth through Horses
Gina was one of those horse-crazy kids who finally had an opportunity to make her horse dreams come true. She is happy to share the story of her journey with other women.
Presenter: Gina D. Walls

 

Women’s Health
Presenter: Marva Nelson

 

Work Ethics as Part of Career/Life Preparation
Presenter: Rich Lake

 

Workforce Development Opportunities
There are many resources available at the Illinois Employment and Training Center for dislocated workers and for low-income, and unemployed and underemployed residents in east central Illinois. Discover the federal, state, and local workforce-training entities that provide workforce development funds in your community.
Presenter: Ruth Ann Evans

 

You Can Be Anything You Want to Be
This presentation is designed to motivate students to pursue their goals and realize that they can be whatever they want to be.Presenter: Julie Weishar

 

 

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